Berks dogs compete in 2013 National Dog Show

Reading Eagle

Several Berks County dog owners brought their pups to the 2013 National Dog Show Saturday at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Montgomery County.

The dogs competed against hundreds of other canines. Hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia, the show is one of the country's last benched dog shows, which means the arena is open for the public to meet and learn about the dogs and their owners, according to show organizers.

The expo center was filled with dogs and dog enthusiasts. Pups were assigned to one of seven groups: Terrier, Toy, Working, Sporting, Hound, Nonsporting and Herding.

Dogs and their handlers compete for Best of Breed, First in Group and Best in Show.